Learn how to run a lower stress process to produce an engaging annual operating plan.An annual operating plan is a prized document. It's the blueprint for building your organisation in any given year. You wouldn’t build a house without architectural drawings. Unfortunately, many small to medium businesses or non-profit CEO’s run their organisation's with only a sketch of what they are building.This webinar is aimed at CEOs of commercial and not for profit organisations with revenues between $...

Join us for our enlightening webinar, 'How to think differently about whole of business governance’, where Dr Dean Blomson and our expert panel will be guiding us through an exploration of business governance design.This webinar is designed to explore governance beyond the confines of the boardroom, into and across the business entity (whether for-profit or not-for-profit; whether listed or public). If boards are to be effective in their governance, then the systems, processes, and structures...

Learn the fine art of CEO reporting to the board in four simple steps in 45 minutes from industry and governance experts.Once targets have been clearly defined, the CEO should be able to produce a report that clearly and easily gives the board the information they need. As a rule, the first two pages should be enough for board members to gather a broad understanding of the position of the business, without having to read any further.

The art of collaborative leadership can enhance relationships and transform boardroom decision-making. This webinar will dive into the key components of collaboration and offer practical tips for implementation.Leadership styles profoundly impact the effectiveness of boards and leadership teams. While autocratic leadership may deliver quick results, it’s the more challenging art of collaborative leadership that fosters lasting success. Contrary to popular belief, collaborative leadership is n...

Discover how to use strategy to shape boardroom conversations effectively. Explore the board's role in creating the future for stakeholders, understanding the present and future landscapes, and determining necessary actions.Learn the three keys to strategies:Vision/Purpose, Strategic Plan, and Operational Plan—and how to align board agendas, reports, and discussions to drive strategic outcomes and address common boardroom challenges. Are you ready to transform boardroom dynamics today?BONUS: ...

UK VERSION WITH JOHN COURTNEY OF BOARDROOM ADVISORSLearn how to develop and structure a strategic board agenda that keeps the board focused on the important matters during the meeting.Focus only on those strategic items that matterDo your meetings tend to get unfocussed or off-track, or are they a sound use of time, focusing on strategic items that move your organisation forward?Provide your directors with clarity on what they should do with each paper, and reduce the amount of time wasted on...

Learn how to develop and structure a strategic board agenda that keeps the board focused on the important matters during the meeting.Focus only on those strategic items that matterDo your meetings tend to get unfocussed or off-track, or are they a sound use of time, focusing on strategic items that move your organisation forward?Provide your directors with clarity on what they should do with each paper, and reduce the amount of time wasted on ineffectual discussions.

Are you struggling to balance the competing interests and priorities of board members, employees, investors and others? In this webinar, you will learn practical tips on how to negotiate stakeholder alignment and build commitment to the organisation’s success.You will also learn practical tips and actionable strategies for negotiating stakeholder alignment and building commitment to the organization’s success. Our expert presenters, Fiona McKenzie , and Steven Bowman will guide you through pr...

How to establish an Adaptive Strategy and bring the board and organisation on the journey. As the rate of change increases and the world becomes more complex and uncertain, traditional strategy methods become less effective. Over the last few years new methods of creating and activating strategy have been developed. Adaptive strategy provides a new paradigm in strategic thinking. Using our experience with The Guardians of NZ Superannuation we will show how we co-created an Adaptive Strat...

Explore using skill matrixes to ensure effective director succession planning and onboarding. Understand how to identify the right competencies, balance the board’s collective expertise, and plan for future needs.In today’s business world, boards must be agile, diverse, and prepared for future challenges. A skill matrix is a powerful tool that helps boards evaluate their current capabilities, identify gaps, and ensure they have the right mix of skills for long-term success.This webinar will g...

This webinar is meticulously designed to illuminate what 'fit-for-purpose' governance really means in today's dynamic business environment. Dr Dean Blomson, supported by the panel, of Steven Bowman and Lisa Cook, will delve into why it is crucial for any organisation to develop a bespoke governance model that fits its unique needs, not generic, ‘one-size-fits-all’ governance. Dean will briefly touch on his research into new operating model constructs (shared in a previous session on...

Increasingly boards are in the frame when things go perilously wrong and people die. Industrial manslaughter legislation exists in several jurisdictions putting the onus on directors to know how their compliance 'T's were crossed and 'I's dotted. What they knew when and what they did with the information when they had it. Could or should they have done more? Compliance requirements pervade all levels of an organisation and includes the maintenance of board policies, asking m...

A difficult director can derail the performance of a board very quickly. This webinar will provide tips for how to tackle conversations with directors that are causing problems.Difficult directors come in all shapes and sizes – some never listen to the opinions of others, some are aggressive, some barely fulfil their commitments. In all cases, a difficult director left unchecked will cause dysfunction, a lack of unity or otherwise impact the smooth operation of the board.Dealing with these si...

There would not be a director in the world who has not had a gripe about the conduct of a colleague at one time or another for annoying, frustrating or downright dreadful behaviour during a board meeting. If you’re one of them join this session to hear about approaches to instilling a code for meeting etiquette.How directors conduct themselves at the board table has a big influence on the success and effectiveness of meetings and thus on the performance of the organisations they serve.&...

According to studies, some 60–90% of strategic plans never fully launch (HBR). This webinar will provide practical tips and tools on shifting strategy from words on a page to impactful action.Bridging The Gap – Strategic Design and Operational ImplementationWhen bridging the gap, Chairs and CEOs should be considering the strategy design process and preempting the execution gaps. Join us to discuss the two most important facets:1) An iterative CEO led Strategic Design process with the Board an...

Listen to our webinar to assess if your constitution meets today's needs! Learn how to read it critically, understand historical clauses, and explore how to amend it effectively. Stay informed about modern trends and key issues.Our expert speakers will guide you through the intricacies of constitutional analysis, offering practical insights and real-world examples. You'll have the chance to ask questions, and gain valuable resources to help you navigate the complexities of constitutional amen...

Are you taking the preparation of your minutes seriously, and do you know why you should?Inquiries into organisational misdeeds and collapses invariably point to the shortcoming in board meeting minutes that might otherwise have explained and justified the decisions directors had taken. That scenario underlines only one of the reasons for the importance of having a thorough record of the board’s deliberations.Listen to our webinar recording to discover how meticulous board meeting minut...

The governance legislative framework is generally the same, irrespective of a company's age or stage. However, due to their size, limited resources, and founder expertise, early-stage companies have their own unique requirements.Gain insights from experienced panellists on distinguishing governance practices in early-stage companies from those in larger, public corporations.Understand the unique demands of startup boards, including the need for flexibility, effective risk management, and inve...

As a Board member or Senior Manager of a reporting entity, you bear significant obligations under the AML/CFT Act. Are you confident that you have them fully covered?AML/CFT supervisors are increasingly wielding their powers of monitoring and enforcement to ensure reporting entities are meeting their AML obligations. It's crucial for board members and senior management to understand how these developments impact their roles and how to effectively manage ongoing AML obligations.In this webinar...

Explore the critical functions of Board Members, Executive Directors, and your Company secretary in shaping the strategic direction and impact of not for profit organisations.Not-for-profit governance is becoming an increasingly scrutinised, regulated and debated topic. This is partly as a result of the increasing size and complexity of organisations in this sector, as well as an increase in corporate regulation generally.This webinar will provide invaluable insights into effective leadership...

Join us as we explore the impact of AI and how as directors we can prepare for a future where AI will continue to redefine how we do business.Artificial intelligence capabilities continue to rapidly evolve. The emergence of widely available generative AI marked a significant milestone, with ground- breaking products such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini AI, entering our homes and workspaces. Directors cannot put their heads in the sand or tinker around the edges. Instead...

The most common complaint of Directors is “Our Board needs to be more strategic”. But what does this mean? How do you go about creating this? What works, and what doesn’t? What can you do?Join us for 45 minutes of insights, practical tools and easy-to-implement techniques aimed squarely at helping Directors be strategic.From personally being strategic, cultivating your strategic mindset, techniques you can use even when everyone around you is in the weeds, through to the latest strategies in ...

There are some things that boards find easy to do. One is to involve themselves in business operations, much to the frustration of many CEOs. The other is to create committees to which to delegate all manner of work and tasks. But are all committees created equal? Are they all necessary and fit for purpose? This webinar will consider how to construct and enable committees to do the work and provide support to the board as designed and required.The other is to create committe...